Can architecture be good for your health? Can architecture make a difference for society and for hospitals? Can architecture extend the lifespan of cancer patients or make a difference in surviving or not surviving? Architectural theorist Charles Jencks puts these questions at the center of this publication. Jencks, who himself lost his wife to cancer, designed new treatment centers for cancer patients from the experience of her treatment. In these Maggie's Centres, Jencks aims to create atmospheres through architecture and interior designs that positively influence the treatment process.